SEN Teaching Assistant

Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant

Location: Plymouth

Position Type: Long-Term Contract

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Pay Rate: £92.56 - £95.00 per day

Are you passionate about making a real difference in young people's lives? We are looking for a dedicated and empathetic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive Alternative Provision setting in Plymouth on a long-term contract.

In this role, you will work closely with pupils who face barriers to learning, helping them re-engage with education, overcome personal challenges, and rebuild their self-esteem in a safe, structured environment.

• Support students on a 1:1 and small group basis, tailored to their individual learning and emotional needs.

• Help young people build confidence, resilience, and positive attitudes toward their education.

• Assist classroom teachers in delivering engaging, accessible learning activities.

• Manage challenging behaviours with patience, de-escalation techniques, and positive reinforcement.

• Foster an inclusive environment that encourages emotional wellbeing and social development.

• Experience working with children or young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) or within an Alternative Provision / PRU setting is highly desirable.

• A patient, adaptable, and resilient approach to supporting vulnerable learners.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport quickly.

• An enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).

• Competitive daily pay rate (£92.56 - £95.00/day).

• Standard school working hours (8:30 AM - 3:30 PM), offering excellent work-life balance.

• A stable, long-term contract with a welcoming and collaborative team in the Plymouth area.

• Dedicated support from your personal Randstad consultant throughout your placement.

If you are ready to help shape positive futures and empower young people, we would love to hear from you.

• Email your CV to: [email removed]

• Call for more details: [phone removed]

experience

Non Teaching

skills

ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience

education

high school,college,university